Los Ayala, Nayarit

2006 photos at top. Los Ayala got pavers on what should be the main drag since we were here last. There are also more mini-markets and small bar-restaurants, as well as more Gringos.

This is a great place, much less congested than other places. The beach is cleaner than it has been in the past, and the ocean water is clearer than around the bend in Rincon de Guayabitos. You can walk from here to Guayabitos, but do it in the cool of the morning or evening - or you can get a taxi-minibus. If you want a busier beach town with readier access to the restaurants, you might prefer staying in Guayabitos. Just up a mile or so from Guayabitos is La Peñita, where you'll need to go for a bank or ATM or a post office. Don't stay there, though.

2004 - We spent most of February here. When I refer to north and south here, it's really closer to west and east due to the shape of the coastline. That said, Los Ayala is a small beach town about 40 miles north of Puerto Vallarta and just south of the larger and better known town of Rincon de Guayabitos. Most of the vacationers here are relatively affluent Mexicans,. Last year we saw only a few Americans and Canadians, in contrast with their abundance in Guayabitos. But this year was a different story - sadly, but who are we to complain about that?